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[Brocade Odyssey]

[Episode 28]

[Brocade Bureau]

What is the update on the foreign merchants?

We've looked into the foreign merchants

transporting brocade to Nanzhao.

No problem was found in their records, finances, and personnel.

You have recovered?

What do you think?

Looking at you now,

it seems you are ready to crash another wedding.

Forget it.

I feel happy enough to have Yingying.

What is this?

Oh, right.

Our group that investigated in Nanzhao has returned.

Turns out Bai Sheng is Prince Bai of Nanzhao.

Bai Sheng.

Prince Bai.

Here is the evidence.

Shu Red Brocade?

Draft another document

to explain the matter clearly.

We should ask the Crown Prince to intervene.

The intervention needs to happen fast.

Write this:

"If there is any delay,

your junior's life will be at stake."

That said,

although we have the evidence,

he is still the prince of Nanzhao.

The court

would not risk offending them.

Prince Bai of Nanzhao is conspiring

with the general of Yizhou.

Even if Prince Bai cannot be detained,

we must arrest Niu Jin first.

Also,

make sure to mention in your document

that this Shu Red wedding attire belongs to my wife.

She is kind enough

to let them see it.

Take good care of it

and return it as soon as possible.

Alright.

Should we keep investigating the foreign merchants?

Of course.

We had better get more evidence.

Besides those we already know,

check the merchants transporting other goods as well.

Those merchants are full of tricks.

They're good at evading taxes.

The fact that they claim they will not head to Nanzhao

does not mean they will not go there.

But so many foreign merchants

are passing through Yizhou.

It will be impossible

to check them all in time.

We do not need to investigate every single one.

Then how should we do it?

Have some tea.

Do you think I can have tea?

I still have plenty of work to do.

Tell me.

How much is Shu brocade worth?

The brocade is as valuable as gold.

Next question.

Who should wear such fine brocade?

High-ranking officials

and distinguished nobles.

But if ordinary folks

were able to enjoy such luxury,

they would surely sing praises

about the Yang family's generosity.

This would also help the Yang family build good ties.

What use are the praises

of lowly folks?

Let me teach you something.

If the poor were to wear brocade,

it would spoil the nobles' refined taste.

It is just brocade fragment.

Are those nobles really that petty?

What insolence!

How dare you disrespect your elder!

Is this how you speak to your uncle?

Mrs. Yang,

the new bride does not know any better.

No matter how busy you are,

you should still find time to discipline her.

Thankfully, Sir Yang showed up just before

anything could go wrong.

I was the one who permitted Yingying

to use the brocade fragment.

If Yingying is truly at fault,

then as the matriarch,

I should take responsibility too.

Madam...

Yingying,

please hold your tongue.

You have always been meticulous in managing

the Yang family business.

Someone must have manipulated you

and clouded your judgment.

We trust you will handle this fairly

to preserve the Yang family's dignity.

I had a lapse in judgment.

Luckily, Sir Yang intervened

before anything could go wrong.

That said,

we must not make a big deal of this.

If this blows up,

it could tarnish

the Yang family's name.

What do you all think?

Well...

You are the one in charge.

Just handle it as you see fit.

Yingying,

stop the brocade fragment business.

Since you are new to the family

and unfamiliar with the Yang family's rules,

it almost led to a major incident.

Copy the Yang family's rules three times.

Sure.

Three times.

Make sure you do not miss a single word!

I promised you,

but I ended up stopping you.

I broke my word.

I am sorry.

We cannot fight with the clan.

We may come out on top today,

but tomorrow is another story.

I am married into the Yang family.

Despite being in charge,

I must abide by the Yang family's rules.

Can't these rules be changed?

The Yang family's rules have been passed down

for generations

and are deeply ingrained in the family.

They are not so easy to change.

[Yuebuhuan Inn]

I used to think that the wives of wealthy families

just spent their days counting money.

But it seems like

every family has its own troubles.

You thought wrong.

Those elders are all so difficult to deal with.

If you do it wrong,

they criticize you.

But if you do it right,

they accuse you of breaking the rules.

My mother warned me not to cause any trouble,

but now trouble troubles me instead.

What would you do?

Leave, or just put up with it.

Is there no other choice?

If there were,

I would not have left the Yang family.

Well, I'm choosing the third option.

What is it?

I have not figured it out yet.

Maybe it will be

all for naught in the end.

I will continue the brocade fragment business.

I do not care who is in charge.

I just want to prove that they are wrong.

I think it is a good idea.

If the Yang family refuses to sell it,

our Bloom Society can make and sell it ourselves.

I also think it is a great idea.

Would Ms. Ji be interested in selling it

in the foreign market?

Mr. Bai, you came uninvited,

which seems a little improper.

Apologies,

that was rude of me.

But I have been meaning

to meet Ms. Ji

for quite a while.

I heard

your brocade fragment business ended,

and it is such a pity.

So I came here today

to discuss a potential collaboration with you.

The profit made from the brocade fragment

is hardly anything for someone like you.

So, you see,

business is just a front

to build a friendship with you.

I don't see why not.

But if we are collaborating,

I will be the one setting the terms.

As you wish, Ms. Ji.

Come this way!

Shu brocade sachets,

Shu brocade gift boxes,

and Shu brocade products!

Come on, take a look!

Sharing joy with the people through Shu brocade products!

Shu brocade pouches, Shu brocade sachets,

Shu brocade gift boxes!

Come and have a look, everyone!

Miss, this is

really beautiful!

It is our own Shu brocade gift box.

Feel free to take a look.

It's so good.

How about

this brocade gift box?

Where did you get these brocades from?

Who permitted you to sell these things here?

Sir,

Shu brocade is as valuable as gold.

Even the brocade fragments and sample pieces are too precious to waste.

So, we have decided to make

small accessories from them.

Yeah.

These are just the brocade fragments from your clothing.

We use them to make small accessories

that everyone can afford.

This is the spirit of sharing joy with the people.

Goods come in all qualities and prices,

just as people are separated into classes.

They don't deserve to use

what I use!

Why not?

Shu brocade is made by the people.

Why don't they deserve to use it?

Yeah!

Regardless of how successful your business gets,

you still need to hire ordinary folks

and sell your goods to them.

By granting them these small favors,

they will gladly work for you

and buy more of your goods.

Is that not a good thing?

Mr. Sang,

I do not mind these things,

but the other officials

will never buy your words.

They are wrong.

You are wrong.

Why so?

Because those officials are much more particular.

There was once a minister

in the previous dynasty

who wore patched clothes to court.

He was later praised by the emperor and many officials.

Shu brocade is beautiful,

and you can use it to earn a reputation for sharing joy with the people.

Is that not a good thing?

Yeah! Is that not a good thing?

Let me tell you one more thing.

What was it again?

[From Clear Water as a Mirror by poet Cui Hao in Tang dynasty]

May the legacy of virtue

resonate through the ages.

May the legacy of virtue

resonate through the ages!

Mr. Sang, your words

have truly enlightened me.

Well...

In that case, I will take

a few of these.

Yeah! Go on!

It is all about sharing joy with the people.

Everyone is welcome here!

You have changed so much

in just three days.

This is nothing.

It is all thanks to Ms. Ji,

our former president, for showing me the way.

Shu brocade accessories!

Shu brocade pouches!

Everyone, come take a look!

What a pity.

Why do you say so?

If this had happened some days ago,

you would have been the one

calling the shots there.

But now,

after you have married into the Yang family,

you no longer have that freedom.

Mr. Bai,

I heard that men from Nanzhao

usually inherit the last word of their father's name as their surname.

What is your father's name?

Ms. Ji, why are you suddenly

so interested in me?

Well, you know everything about me,

but I know very little

about you.

You will never fail only if you know your enemy as well as yourself.

I need to know your weaknesses

before I can continue working with you without worrying.

Weakness?

Very well.

My weakness

is that I do not eat sweet food.

You are not sincere at all.

Fine.

I was just joking.

No need to take it seriously.

But you do not seem

the type to jest.

Alright. What do you want to know?

I will tell you

everything that I know.

Really?

Yes.

Why don't you tell me about Nanzhao?

I thought you wanted to get to know me better?

Why are you asking about Nanzhao?

People are shaped by their roots.

It is only natural for me to start with your background.

Is that so?

Alright.

What would you like to know

about Nanzhao?

For example...

Nanzhao's brocade business.

What are the kinds of Nanzhao merchants that come to Yizhou?

Does Nanzhao have their own brocade manufacturing?

The answers to these questions

will be very long.

It is fine. Take your time.

But the problem is... I'm starving right now.

How about this?

Buy me a meal.

We will talk as we eat. Is that OK?

Shopkeeper! Get us a bowl of lamb noodles!

Coming!

One bowl of lamb noodles?

Is it not sufficient?

It is.

Please enjoy.

Alright, thank you.

This is your wages.

You can only have it after you answer me.

Very well.

Nanzhao's silk is not the same as that in Zhongyuan,

so it cannot be made into brocade.

That is why all these years,

Nanzhao has been purchasing brocade from Yizhou.

Merchants usually depart from Yizhou.

They travel by the Shu-Yuandu route.

You must stay calm.

With Ms. Ji's character,

she would never...

My wife

has the freedom to work with anyone she likes.

But who is that with her?

That is Prince Bai!

I am depending on you.

Must we do this?

Mr. Yang's newly acquired prized steed

was accidentally lost in Fan City!

All merchants are requested to cooperate

and await Mr. Yang's investigation!

You lost your horse?

Yes! A good horse was lost just like that!

Mr. Bai

will not mind if I have a look at your residence, will you?

Do you suspect

that I stole your horse?

I ate from that just now.

So sweet!

No!

I do not suspect you.

I suspect all of you here.

Chi Hu,

take Mr. Yang to the stables to have a look.

Yes.

Mr. Bai, is there something wrong with your ears?

I said everyone!

Why?

You want to blow me off with your servant?

Please do not misunderstand. That is not my intention.

But I

have something to discuss with Ms. Ji.

I can't leave now.

Yingying, you can come with us.

Husband and wife should be united.

What is there that I cannot hear?

Yang Jinglan.

Even if you are officially married,

you are not able to listen in

on everything about her business.

Mr. Bai, give us a moment.

Come with me.

Please wait a moment.

Yingying.

Must you force him into a corner?

Did you not head to Chang'an already?

There is not enough evidence.

I am doing this now

to make him think that I am suspicious of him

and getting close to him.

So he will not dare to simply make a move.

We need to buy time for Chang'an.

What are you doing here?

For business, of course!

Do not worry. I am only focused on the business.

I am not taking risks.

Alright. Since you are here,

I will leave.

Alright! You can leave.

Put your hand down. Raise your voice!

Why are you not going home since I have come?

Why are you raising your voice?

I will go right now!

Go to hell!

Ms. Ji?

Ms. Ji!

Mr. Bai,

my wife was rude

to leave without a word.

I apologize to you on her behalf.

You are taking this too seriously.

Ms. Ji has always been like this. It is fine.

What is it?

Stable.

Stable!

Here. This way, please.

Look at this! Horses from Nanzhao are really different.

How could you tell?

Tubo is arid.

Nanzhao is humid.

Zhongyuan is in the middle.

Horses that have been in different regions

have a different shine to their coat.

Do you think horses will get used to their current climate

after being there for a long time just like humans?

We will find it out after we have tested it.

Mr. Bai, please lend me your pouch.

This proves

that it hasn't forgotten Nanzhao's scent.

Is the horse you are looking for

inside my stable?

It is not here at all.

After all, I bought a good and loyal horse.

Zhuge! Let's go.

Tell our men not to make any moves lightly.

Cooperate with him

however he investigates.

At this point, the more moves we make,

the easier it will be to make a mistake.

Also,

send some men to keep watch on Niu Jin.

He is not the type to sit back and wait for things to happen.

We are not the only ones in this mess.

Yes.

So are we going to disrupt

Ji Yingying's business in the foreign market

or...

We are not going to do that,

but we are going to help her instead.

The more successful her business is,

the bigger the conflict she has with the Yang family.

Mr. Liu?

Ms. Ji,

you are back.

You are...

I am old.

I am not able to work anymore.

I am leaving the Yang family now.

I was planning to leave without a word.

But you

helped me before.

I must bid farewell to you properly.

I wish you and Mr. Yang safety and success.

Why are you leaving suddenly?

Did my issues cause you trouble?

Ms. Ji,

please stop asking.

If you do not tell me the truth,

I will speak to the matriarch right now.

Do not do that.

Sir Yang said that

I got you into the brocade fragment business.

He said that I harbored bad intentions.

He sent me away.

However, the matriarch felt bad for me

and gave me a large sum of wages.

It will be enough to support my family for a long time.

Preposterous!

How dare you slack off while serving Sir Yang!

How dare you slack off while serving Sir Yang...?

Stop.

Get up.

Ms. Ji...

Uncle Yang,

what did Jin Xiu do

to make you hit her?

I came to your quarters.

She slacked off while serving me!

She deserves to be beaten.

I might believe you

if you said it was someone else,

but Jin Xiu

is the most rule-abiding maid in the Yang residence.

Not just you,

even if a dog came in,

she would attend to it according to our rules.

Ji Yingying, have you lost your mind?

Are you insulting me?

How did I insult you?

Come at me if you are upset.

Even if my people really made a mistake,

there is no need for you to be involved.

Fine.

I will tell you clearly

that I am here for you!

I beat her to punish you.

It is your fault for selling those brocade fragments.

I want to tell everyone

that I am beating her to punish you!

Continue!

Try it and see!

The brocade fragments

are being sold by Bloom Society

in Fan City.

It has nothing to do with me

or the Yang family at all.

Even if you brought the whole clan here again,

I did not do anything wrong.

Nothing at all?

Let me ask you,

do you admit

that you are working in public

and

are suspected of being intimate with other men

despite being a daughter-in-law of the Yang family?

Which businesswoman does not have to be out in public when doing business?

Do you dare

to bring this up in front of the matriarch?

Being intimate with other men...

There were so many people in the city today.

Jinglan was there too.

I did not cross the line at all.

Please do not judge people

with your dirty thoughts.

Me?

You are so useless!

I am going to beat her today.

Let me see who dares to stop me!

The Yang family's Rule 23 states

that servants should follow the lead

of their masters with proper decorum.

Rule 65 states

that there is a distinction between internal and external affairs.

Internal matters should be prioritized and external ones are not to affect them.

What nonsense are you talking about?

What do you mean by that?

Thanks to you,

I copied the Yang family's rules three times.

I am very familiar with it.

These two rules mean

that I am going back to my mother's home.

As my personal maid,

Jin Xiu must go with me.

As for this punishment,

we will talk about it again when I get back.

Jin Xiu,

pack our bags. We are leaving.

Yes.

Why are you still here?

Did I recite any of the rules wrongly?

Or are you staying to see me off?

I am leaving!

You are going to your mother's home?

Wonderful!

Never come back again

if you can.

Let's go!

Wait.

Leave the punishment stick here.

Let's go!

[Huanhua Dyehouse]

Mother's cooking is still the best!

Eat slowly. Nobody will get at it against you.

Here.

Ms. Ji, mind your manners!

You can leave us.

Get some rest.

There are not so many rules here.

Ms. Ji,

according to the Yang family's rules,

when you are outside, I have to...

I have to complain to my brother and mother!

It is not convenient with you around.

Hurry up and get some rest!

My orders are also the Yang family's rules.

Yes.

Yingying, this girl...

Mrs. Yang saved her life once.

She wants to repay Mrs. Yang,

so the Yang family's rules have completely brainwashed her.

You said that you have complaints.

Is Yang Jinglan not treating you well?

No.

It is not Yang Jinglan who is not treating me well.

It is the Yang family.

The Yang family?

It is not exactly the Yang family.

It is... It is my opinion

that are conflicts with the Yang family's rules.

Are you on the right side

or are the rules on the right?

Those rules

maintain the operation of the whole Yang family clan.

It is not completely useless.

But it is too rigid.

Some are not compassionate at all.

Some only benefit the clansmen

while holding back the advancement of the whole Yang family.

You have it broken down so well.

You must have made up your mind, have you not?

Just do what you want.

I trust you.

Those who follow me will succeed,

those who reject me will perish.

Gui!

Mr. Yang.

Jinglan is here?

Come on!

Mother.

Ji Gui, get a set of utensils!

I am here just in time.

Would you all

like to try my cooking?

Quickly! Have a seat.

Here.

Why did you come?

I came back for a visit

because I missed my mother and brother.

I missed my family too.

That is why I came back to visit.

There are so many dishes!

Especially this one!

I know it will taste good from the looks of it!

Mother means

that you should come more often.

Come whenever you want, alright?

Yes,

Madam!

Eat some! Try this.

Here!

Mother,

I am really not that fragile.

I have made up my mind

about how to deal with them

during the journey.

I will not admit defeat.

You are very strong.

That is your ability.

But I want to protect you,

which represents my feelings.

Are you willing

to accept my feelings?

I would like to hear it.

I would like to hear it too.

Tell me.

Alright.

I have sent my men to check the accounts of the Yang family's stores.

The reason?

My second uncle says

that everyone in the Yang family

follows the rules except my wife

and that they can pass any investigation.

If it's true,

we will investigate them thoroughly

to see if they follow rules.

Crush one's spirit to destroy their soul.

Here!

Let's toast to the crushing of their spirits!

Cheers.

Let's toast to not taking alcohol

for three months

and to a long and healthy life.

Cheers.

I will follow your advice, my dear.

Ji Yaoting!

Show yourself.

Show yourself!

I am leaving if you do not show yourself.

No! Please don't go.

Did you make this swing?

Yes.

I submerged these wood in herbs.

The book says that this can prevent mosquitoes and bugs from coming close.

Why are you holding that?

I planted some peach trees over there.

It will bloom this time next year.

Do you know why I come here on this day every month?

The eighth of each month

is the date when merchants return home.

From this spot,

you can see the route your father takes.

You and your mother always waited for him here.

Later on,

you came here alone

to think of them.

The bell on the swing

was given to me by your father's friend.

It was the horse bell that they used.

I wanted to let you

feel more comfortable

whenever you remember them here.

When you think of this place again,

you will have more good memories.

Did I...

make a mistake somewhere?

You did very well.

I am very touched.

But I am not a debutant who has not experienced life.

When one is deeply in love,

who would not be willing to go all out

and be understanding?

But as the days go by...

Nobody can predict

how the future would look like.

That is why I do not want to make any other promises to you.

I will prove myself to you by my actions.

Why are you so stubborn?

If I can find the start of the silk thread,

I can fix them up tidily.

But there are times

you cannot find the start of the thread.

It is crisscrossed

over and over.

It can never be fixed again.

♪The sea surges in silence deep♪

♪The waves rise and fall as you lead♪

♪My heart, a candle’s flame♪

♪Burns bright for a promised name♪

♪Love long locked in a hidden place♪

Cut it off if you cannot find its start.

Ji Yaoting,

do not get any closer to me.

♪Rising and falling together amidst the waves♪

♪Why fear loneliness in the end?♪

♪Year after year♪

♪Just for a fleeting moment to hold dear♪

This can prevent mosquitoes from disturbing you.

♪Far away, two entwined♪

♪Yet I remain, my shadow behind♪

♪Unforgotten♪

♪Memories entwined, stronger than love’s song♪

I shall take my leave now.

♪A lifetime unfolds, a solitary bloom♪

♪Even if we part, I will♪

♪Hold on long♪

♪Love has no strength to break free♪

♪Even if it ends with no decree♪

♪You are a falling leaf, brushing past me♪

♪Stirring ripples, a whirlpool set free♪

♪Year after year♪

♪Memories entwined, stronger than love’s song♪

♪A lifetime unfolds, a solitary bloom♪

♪Even if we part, I will♪

♪Hold on long♪

Next rule.

Brocade weaving begins at Mao hour

and ends at You hour.

You will be paid monthly.

A day's wages will be deducted if you miss a day of work.

If you miss ten days of work,

then your wages for the month will be deducted.

That is not fair.

Who would start working at Mao hour?

That seems to be a little

inhumane!

Nobody starts working at Mao hour!

Who prepared the porridge you eat at Chen hour?

Who swept the clean roads you walk past

at Wu hour?

Those are servants.

Craftsmen...

Are also workers.

They also have to make money to survive.

That is still unreasonable!

Why should a month of wages be deducted

if you missed ten days of work?

Brocade weaving is different from other occupations.

You can still make up for it if you miss a day of work.

But if you miss ten days of work,

someone else needs to be covered for you

or the whole brocade workshop's deadline will be delayed.

A large sum of penalty needs to be paid to the customer who places the order.

The wages for the person who covers for those who miss work

are usually taken

from the one who causes the situation.

Then...

Then that is reasonable.

Yingying,

I told you that I couldn't do this

but you made me come!

I should just leave.

Sit properly.

Today's objective is to ask all of you

to give opinions

based on your own perspective.

There are old and young people here.

We have brocade weavers and dyehouse workers here.

We have insiders and outsiders here.

This way, we will be able to have a more holistic discussion

about the advantages and disadvantages of the rules.

You are not that wrong.

Deducting a month of wages

for missing ten days of work

does not seem that reasonable.

The brocade industry has its own characteristics,

but a brocade weaver is only working to make money.

If it is not unavoidable,

they will not be willing to miss work.

If they are forced to miss work due to illness or injury

and have a month of wages deducted,

would that not be pushing them lower in their time of need?

That is right! That is what I meant.

Ms. Zhu, you are indeed my soulmate!

Well... I mean,

Ms. Zhu is correct.

This rule is indeed a little unreasonable.

Do you all still think

there is anything else that is unreasonable?

It is all unreasonable.

The people pushing their horse faster

would not care how the horse thinks.

What does that have to do with horses?

Who is buying horses?

Mr. Yu.

Please sit.

Nobody is buying horses.

We are discussing the rules in the brocade industry.

This is because some rules were set since long ago

so it is no longer relevant in today's society.

Some seem to have secured existing benefits

but it has actually hindered long term growth.

That is why

I have gathered everyone here to talk about it today

to see if there are any unreasonable points.

Xi was rambling again.

What does it have to do with horses?

No.

Xi meant to say

that the rules are written by the employers.

It is expected that it guards the benefits of the employers.

None of the rules

would protect the employees.

Instead of questioning if the rules make sense,

we should ask ourselves which side are we on.

Which side do you want to be on?

I am an employer,

but I am also an employee.

It does not matter which side I am on.

I am on the side of justice.

I do not want the weavers who work hard

to not be able to afford a few pieces of Shu brocade,

or be sent away without a proper reason

like Liu.

Or be too afraid to go to a doctor

when they fall sick.

Philanthropist!

Of course, I want to make money too.

Being good to my employees does not conflict

with making money.

If they have a better quality of life,

they would be more motivated.

Then the products of their work

would be worth even more.

How about this?

Let us add one more rule.

Those who do well

will be paid more.

This would indeed achieve a win-win situation.

When we have set up the rules properly,

we can experiment with them

on our family's new brocade workshop.

Some of the rules can also be used in Bloom Society.

Dyeing and weaving are not that different.

I agree!

I am old now.

These apprentices

are the future of the Yu family.

Have you heard everything just now?

Do you have any thoughts? Voice them out.

Say something!

What is wrong?

Have all of my apprentices become mute?

Master,

I think

that men will all die.

Yu Huai'en, you will lose all your hair if you copy me!

W-Why would he lose his hair?

I will pull it off.

S-So that is why!

I meant to say that men will all die one day,

why are rules not allowed to die?

Mountains will return to the sea.

Clouds will turn into rain.

Natural events will happen naturally

and evolve naturally.

Good!

You are very perceptive!

I suppose my family

will also have to go with the flow of nature.

Jin Xiu told me

you have always preferred plain food.

I ordered a few dishes

according to your preference.

Thank you for your thoughtfulness.

How has your mother been lately?

Is she feeling better?

Thank you for your concern.

Mother is very well.

Since you went home,

spend more time there

and accompany her.

Actually,

the reason I did not return to the Yang residence

is not to take care of my mother,

but...

I do not have the confidence to return to the Yang residence yet.

Leave us.

Yes.

Is it because

you are still upset

about the sample pieces?

Yes,

and no.

After the incident with the sample pieces,

I understood a few things.

The main branch of the Yang family

and its extended family are closely connected in their businesses.

That is why you are able to face outsiders when dealing with business.

It has made the Yang family strong and impenetrable.

This is also one of the main reasons

the Yang family is able to be so successful for over a century.

♪Fallen petals, scattered on the ground♪

♪Love awakes, but it fades before it grows♪

♪Like dust in the creek, it slips away♪

♪Time just spins, tearing at the seams♪

♪I walk through the pain, but I still chase the dream♪

♪The road is ahead, but it feels so unknown♪

♪How can we, so small, fight against this tide?♪

♪Holding on tight, as the ropes pull me inside♪

♪To show that the soaring crimson is mine to own♪

♪Red like a vow, that's burning slow♪

♪Silent red, where all my memories go♪

♪Throw the thread, and let the heartache show♪

♪Drowning in this, can't let it go♪

♪Red like flames, that burn through my soul♪

♪I walk these miles alone, through sleepless nights♪

♪Love in the wind, alive, it's everywhere we've been♪

♪Red blooms bright, but it dies all alone♪

♪Red like a vow, that's burning slow♪

♪Silent red, where all my memories go♪

♪Throw the thread, and let the heartache show♪

♪Drowning in this, can't let it go♪

♪Red like flames, that burn through my soul♪

♪I walk these miles alone, through sleepless nights♪

♪Love in the wind, alive, it's everywhere we've been♪

♪Red blooms bright, but it dies all alone♪